happy ever after

what ever happened to "happy ever after". I know in eternity it will be but the abundant life should also include "happy" too!!!!! I guess it all comes down to as a man thinketh in his heart so is he, stupid brain wake up and smell the coffee. I have joy but there is a difference between joy and happiness. I hate seeing someone eat ice cream when I desire ice cream, what? Can anyone say, "envy".